Florida Panthers release 2017-18 schedule, open with rival Lightning

The Florida Panthers will open their 2017-18 NHL season with a set of games against cross-start and Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay on the weekend of Oct. 6-7.

On Thursday, the league released the rest f the team’s schedule.

The Panthers will play 82 regular season games — not including six preseason contests — with the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visiting BB&T Center on Oct. 20 and Feb. 24.

The 2017-18 Florida Panthers schedule.

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